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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-14

nearly score day, by the municipal
dead.wag0n. Nothing, It seems 10 mo, Is
more interesting In the government OF
our city ihan tho work Of the dead.
wagon. Not five thousand of our citi.
zcns know 1t when they see It, or could
describe it.. Few comparatively ever
heard OF II. In truth there Is nothing
peculiar about II. 1t Is an undcrtakers
wagon, a black, llghtly.madc vehicle,
boxed over and with double doors In tho
back, but without any name or number
anywhere upon II. With this becoming
modesty Of appearance 1t goes upon It's
endless, busy rounds, silently seeking
TINT which Is somehow essential to our
vast accumulation Of humanity and vet
which disgraccs our civilization, our
Christianity, aye, and our humanity.
This dead wagon lies up ut Bellevue
Hospital, where word Is sent Of every
dcath In which tho city must interest II.
self. A man falls dead in the street, a
babe dies In an asylum, a hospital charity
patient passes away, Q yagrant surrcnders
Il wrecked life In station.housc cell q
ruin OF dssipated humanity expires In
clearinghouse or cheap hotel, or
drowned person Is found In the waterand
tied TO u wharf. In every such instance
word Is sent from the precinct station.
house to the driver of the dead wagon
and he leaps to his seat and goes in search
of his mortuary freight. Each unknown
arrival Is photographed, all possible
means OF Identification orc advertised
and the "vacated tenement of clay" Is
kept fortwenty-four or forty.cight hours,
during which time all who seek missing
friends or relatives arc at perfect liberty
to visit the dcad-house and prosecute
their search there. Arccord Is kept of
each case and the system Of burial Is such
that even after the passage of many years
any remains may be recovered and re-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-14

that his life would be spared il he would
rcnounce his new religion He said he
would not, and one Of his hands was
hacked off and thrown into the flames
before his eyes. He was again asked if lie
would recant, and again he refused. One
Of his legs was then cut off and thrown
into the fire. Fccbly the poor sufferer
spoke the words: II will die a Chris
tian," and the flames soon ended his
agony.
Were such hcroism and fortltude ever
surpassed among the most enlightened
nations? And yet these poor people,
three years before their frightful end,
were as savage as the men who killed
them. Their courageous deaths have
proved that the Waganda are superior
African tribe, and that in them may he
developed the best and sternest moral
qualities. X =.
= At first the converts who were still at
liberty would not give up their religious
gatherings. They would stealthily gather
at dead Of night in some chosen rendez-
vous. But soon the storm Of persecution
began TO rage with such violence that
those who were still unscathcd knew that
they must flee or take their turn at the
stake. In parties of two or three they
stole out OF llubaga and scattered through
the great woods to hide from their cruel
ruler and live rs best they could on the
game they might kill and the fruits of the
forest. A cablegram from London two
weeks ago said the native Christians Of
[Irnndn were still in hiding p. * 5g az .l4 e
Day by day as the massacrcs went on
the three English and two French mis-
sionaries ut Rubaga expected to be put
to death. The King would not see the
Englishmcn at all, and the French priests
were rarely admitted to his presence
After the murders had ceased, however,
for want Of more native Christians to
kill the King decided to let several of the
missionaries leave his country. They
had been for many months practically
prisoners in Rubaga. The'chicfs urged
the King to kill them, but he said that
all but two of them might 70. Mr..
Mackay and Father Liyinhac were skill
full mechanics as well as educated men,
and Mwanga decided to keep them 10
build his houses and perform other
manual labor. There they still were
in November last, slaves Of the King,
drudging away around the royal huts
in Rnbaga. It IS hard to sny when
their day of release will come. One
reason Stanley gave for not taking the
Zanzibar route 10 Emin Pasha was that
in passing through or near Uganda he
would cndangcr the lives Of these poor
men. 5,EfT 35??S5
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-14
From tho Elegant Malson Doree to tho Pub
lilo Houses Of tho Quartlcr Moufrctnrd-.
Parisinn Luxuryan Poverty Everything
Edible Put to Its Greatest Possible Use.
I copyrighted. 1871

I q" n -tTeVy Vi IEa IHlNutU IUUIIIs, Urc
well calculated to make partaking Of its
perfect rcpasts more than nero gustro-
nomical enjoyment. Tho walters in their
short black frocks, white aprons NJ. nat
,nt-cathcr slippers walk noisclcssly r
The thick carpets and do their service with
promptitudo and politencss. The people talk
IN an undcrtonc, and, Frcnchmcn rs they
ire, cast of the cares of business or politics
% give themselves up, body md soul, to the
enjoyment Of the repast and easy converse
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-14
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Struck n Ruxx Saw

n A curious accident occurred recently In
the terrac Gotta works at Pullman Amer
:lckes, assistant engineer, was engaged in
oillnE the rcvolving-rods, when a portion of
his clothing caught between n wheel and n
belt. He was whirlcd around several times
and was then thrown some distance, strik-
ing a swiftly.revolving circular saw The
instrument cut the unfortunate employee
from his peck to bis hips in a terrible man.
Hospital. His injuries proved fatal.-Chieago
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-14
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A Decided Blonde. 4 /.

Bickley--;Would you call Miss Starr
blonde s. u. N ,s. .tfsi !i,3 u
a2Dinslcy--TWcll, yes; but not a very decided
one. w ~ 3 4, Syss < X y
4 sBicklcy-Thats Just where you arc wrong
IL she's d blonde at all, she's very decided
one. never saw more emphatic decision.
than she displayed one night last week when
y asked her TO marry me.--7id-B Bits.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-14
THE M0RGUE.
HOW A GREAT CITY TAKES CARE
OF IT'S DEAD.
Tho Foreign Practice Of Exposing tho
'odics Ut tho Unknown Dead to Public
View Abandoned-The Modern Charon
That Conveys 0.100 Corpscs Every Year.

Tho morguo Of New York Is closed
to tho public. No longer can those
whose morbid tastes incline them that
way lingcr amid the shocking scenes
there, coming and going Of their own
free will as they used to, and making
tho presence Of the unknown dead rem.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-14

Mwanga has 1000 wives, quite a mod
eratc number considering that his royal
fathers harcm contained over 1000
women. 1t is certain TINT better day
will some time dawn on Uganda. With
all the genial. and civilizing influences
that arc now making their way into the
dark continent it can hardly DO that one
of tho fairest parts of Africa will be per-
manently the abode Of cruelty and bar
barisnl. q i}9g G. G. ADAMS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-14

y IT'S tho times plague when tho optimistsi
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-14

,hS Many talk tho loudcst against sin when
dey S a'e walking arm and farm with the:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-14

tho lives and happiness Of over 3,o0o,-
ON people. For more than year
anu a.half he has cursed his unhappy
land with the most terrible atrocities.
lleis Mwanga, King Of Uganda, the son
and successor Of King Mtcsa, who was
made famous in tho writings of a
half dozen African explorers. 1t is
Mwanga who has cut of the retreat Of
Emin Pasha and made 1t necessary to
send Stanley to the rescue with tho most
costly expedition that ever entered Africa
on mission Of peace. II is lie who muir
dered Bishop Harrington late in October,
1885, and has since burned scores Of
native Christians ut the stake, while
those who have escaped him arc hiding
in the depths Of forests fur from human
habitations.
Most African tribes are ruled by king
lets, petty little chiefs, whose subjects
number nj most only n fcw thouannd moo.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-14
LITTLE SENSE IN THE SONGS. {

Though They Catch Some Of the Singers
7 II With Vanity II Not YoIces.
f"icrs yer songs-all der popular songs Of
dc day-only s ccnts-buy 'cm and sing 'cm
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
Tramps i'm Carson.

Tramps and hard cases are get
ting very thick in Carson. The
other night Mrs. Siddons woke up
to hear voices of men whispering
under her window. She struck a
light and saw mems faces at the
window. She gave the alarm and
they disappeared. A few nights
ago a man was assaulted near the
". & T. shops,
Mrs. Anderson was assaulted al
her own door and several attempted
burglaries are reported. Some
years ago tramps aud burglars be.
came so thick in Carson that q
committee of safety hung one and
the hard cases left. 1t may be
necessary to resort to the old time
remedy.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
ALL SORTS.
Oil at Geo. Thaxter's,

Wizard Oil at Geo. Thaxter's,
The Osborn-Fox case has been
postponed until Tuesday.
The person who has the key
to the APPEAL editorial room will
please return it Immediately.
The new cook book compiled
by the ladies of the Industrial Asso-
citation promises to revolutionize
cooking In Nevada.
Pulled bread-there is an edi-
BILE that ought to be on every Ameri-
can table. 1t is designed to be
eaten with cheese, and it is deli
cIous. Take a loaf of freshly made
bread, and while it is yet warm pull
the inside out of 1t in pieces the
size of your hand or smaller. Put
these into the oven and bake them
a delicate brown. When cool they
are crisp and as full of flavor as a
nut. Eat pulled bread once with
your cheese and you will want 1t
often.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
Is Mahoney the Murderer?

Some years ago a man named
Mahoney was convicted IN Virginia
City of having murdered his wife.
Her body was terribly mutilated.
and a more shocking sight was
never witnessed in Virginia City.
Mahoney was sent to the State
Prison, where he now is.
Prior to the killing of Mrs. Ma
honey, the Pollock family were
mysteriously murdered for their
money and their bodies mutilated
and buried. Since Mahoney has
been in Prison, his house was torn
down, and secreted in the casing OF
the door was found a rifle belong
ing to the late Pollock with his
name engraved on the barrel. 1t is
now believed that Mahoney killed
the Pollocks, and then killed his
wife to prevent her telling what
she knew of the terrible tragedy.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
The Boom Gaming.

The boom of real estate in Lower
California has not caused as much
excitement among the Carsonites
as the fact that Olcovich Bros. are
going to commence selling at auc-
ton their elegant and well selected
stock of dry goods, groceries, blan-
kets, furnishing goods, etc., at their
store on Monday, Sept. 9Th, 1887 I,
to the highest bidder without re-
serve, for cash. Sales to continue
until further notice.
The Auction will begin at 2 80 P.
n. and Z 80 p. N. and continue at
the same hours until further notice.
sep3
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16

How Representative Wood burn

How Representative Wood burn
was Served with a Subpoena.
Representative WOODBURY. of Ne
vada has been in town for several
days looking after the interest of
his constituents, as a matter of
course. He tells a tale which is
worth repeating, and is of local in
terest to Washington readers. He
says he crossed Lake Tahoe, which
lies between California and Nevada,
or partly in both States, with a
party of friends, and finally reached
his point of destination in Nevada,
to wit: s.Hell's Hole" The Jour
ney was made on horseback, and
all the provender and other stuff
the party carried, was packed.
e., carried either on mules or horses
for the country was SO rough and
mountainous that no wheeled We
hicle could pass over it. This ex-
PLANTATION will give some idea of
the difficulties of travel in that Sec
ton, but from all accounts they are
worth encountering, for Lake Tahoe
itself is marvel of typographical
beauty, and the scenery thereabout
is equal in its grandeur possibly to
that of the Yosemite or the Yellow
stone. However, Mr.. WOODBURY.
and his friends were just beginning
to enjoy themselves at their camp
near the aforesaid "HelPs Hole"
when their peace and quiet and
comfort was suddenly interrupted
by the appearance of Deputy
United States Marshal in their
midst. That official had trailed
them over the mountains, across
the Lake, and packed his supplies
the same as they had, for the pur-
pose of serving upon Mr.. WOODBURY.
a summons that he should appear
before the Criminal Courts, Wash
ington, D. c., to testify in the case
of the people against Mary Jane
Mcbride, or words to that effect"
"Tll not co." said WOODBURY..
And he did not go. The Deputy
Marshal, having performed his duty
returned to civilization and proceed
ed forthwith to render bill against
Uncle Sam for the expenses of his
trip, amounting to two or three
hundred dollars. And, after all,
when Mr.. Woodburn got back with
in Geographic reach of Washington,
he learned that his presence here in
regard to Mary Jane Mcbride,
would not be required until next
October. So the money above
mentioned was spent for nothing
save that it gives this opportunity
to the world to learn that there is a
place of resort in Nevada known as
"Hell's Hole. "-Washington Her
aid.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
Nevada Bank Meeting.

The office boy busted off the
table, and Mr.. Mackay came in,
and also Mr.. Fair. The two gentle
men sat down on opposite sides of
the table.
Mr.. Mackay pulled a large Ne
vada pick handle out from under
his coat, and laid it on the table
just as Mr.. Fair pulled a California
bowie from his right bootleg and
laid it along side.
"Well, John, what can I do for
your"
"Jim, this is business. and black
sand business all through. We
have our weapons on the table, but
they must be within reach, and if ]
see any funny business, the next
you know there'll be pick handles
for breakfast"
Fair to boy.-Billy, go out and
tell the stock holders that this bank
is now ready for regular business,
and no wheat margins go.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
The Annexation scheme.

1t appears that misrepresentation
comprises the whole stock in trade
of the anti-annexationists in Nevada
and Idaho. In Boise City they at
tempt to prejudice the people
against the measure, by asserting
and re-iterating the assertion that
Nevada is hopelessly in debt and it's
taxable property steadily decreasing,
while in Western Nevada they in
dustriously circulate the report that
Idaho owes a Territorial debt of over
81 900 900, which Nevada would
have to assume if the consolidation
is effected. That the Boise City
allegation is unfounded is proved by
the report OF the State Controller,
which shows that there is million
dollars or Whereabouts in our State
School Fund, and that that fund, as
well as the taxable property of the
State, is being steadily increased by
the sale of State lands, and that
the rImor that Idaho owes millions
is unfounded, is proved by letter
from Governor Stevenson of that
Territory to public Administrator
Walker of this county, which is
printed in a communication in an
other column.
The opponents of annexation IN
both State and Territory, having no
valid arguement to advance against
its contamination, resort to false
hood and misrepresentation to boil
ster their opposition to the measure,
while the advocates of the scheme
rely exclusively on facts to support
their views. Neither the State or
the Territory is hopelessly in debt,
and the prospects of both are big.
But to create State of which its
citizens could justly feel proud, and
a boom which would benefit them
financially, both should be
United by Congress at the earliest
possible opportunity Silver State,
-uuuu-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
OUR ORPHANS.
Are they Cruelty Treated? A
Letter From state Super.
intendent Dewey.

Letter From state super.
intendent Dewey.
OFFICE OF STATE SUPERINTEND-)
EMIT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.,
CARSON CITY, New, Sept. 12.)
To the Editor of the "Appeat::"
SIR-At meeting of the Board
OF Directors of the Orphans Home,
held on the 9Th instant, Mr.. John
Robertson, Instructor of the Manual
Training Department of the Or
phans' Home, filed a charge that
the Superintendent, Mr.. A. Will
Jams, was "unduly severe in his
treatment OF the boys under his
CHARGE" and "that his sentiments
do not accord with the aims and
purposes of the institution, and nit
igate against it's success"
Subsequently the papers have
given wide circulation to the state
ment that Mr.. Williams was cruel
in his treatment of the boys at the
Home. Now in justice to Mr.. Will
liams, and also 10 Mr.. Robertson,
1 will ask if there may not be a
wide distinction between the terms
undue severity and cruelty of treat
ment, or unmerciful punishment,
for small offenses, while the term
undue severity might simply Imply
unusually exacting discipline which
would be clearly a matter of judg-
ment, upon which gentleman OF
equal intelligence and humanity may
differ widely.
In what particular Mr.. Williams
was or is unduly severe or in what
respect his sentiments are not in
accord with the aims and purposes
of the institution, is not stated, but
will perhaps appear when the
Board shall hold a meeting to in
vestigate the charges; in the mean
time we ask that the public shall
suspend judgment, that the un-
merited odium may not rest upon
the good name of Mr.. Williams and
his family, who are jointly respon-
sible for the management of the
Home.
The Directors of the Orphans
Home have a keen appreciation Of
the exceeding delicate and respon-
sible nature of their trust, and will
no more permit cruelty or any form
of injustice to be practiced upon the
orphans under their charge, than il
they were members of their own
household.
Although these charges are vague
and uncertain and in some degree
censure the Board for neglect o
duty or lack OF vigilance, the exam
ination will be conducted will
strict impGrtiality, and in due time
the testimony of witnesses and the
conclusions of the Board will b,
made public.
This announcement and reques
is made under authority of the
Board Of Directors of the State Or
phans' Home.
w. c.. DovEY,
1 Soorotory IF tho Roard
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16

III. A. Mason, proprietor Of the
Tahoe Tourist passed through Carson
yesterday.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
Secretary of the Board.
Streets of New York.

Music and Drama has the follow
ing:
The Streets of New York is the
attraction of the Alcazar, where ].
R. Grismer and Phoebe Davies are
playing their farewell week. Old
as this melodrama is it has not lost
its popularity, as it has filled the
house nightly with people as eager
to see it as if it were recent pro-
duction. 1t cannot be said that
Badger is exactly a part tor Mr..
Grismer, though he plays very well,
losing no opportunity of making the
points tell. The scene in the par
lor in the second act is probably the
best-at any rate it is the most
amusing in Badgers career-and
Mr.. Grismer gets a most hearty re-
call after the curtain drops. And
right here it is proper to say that
Mr.. Grismer's example might be
emulated in instances of this kind,
viz: In happy manner the actor
informs the audience that though
the fire-scene is realistic affair NO
fears needed be entertained, as full
precautions against accidents have
been taken, and when the time
comes the people can gaze on the
scene without becoming alarmed.
This is not only commendable, but is
taken by the audience in the high
est good spirit, as the applause ties.
titles.
| Phoebe Davies does not generally
essay characters such as Aids
Bloodgood; but the lady certainly
gives the part its natural interpre
tation in every respect.
III Aaaov, 8 r,rnr,vs a<rx NJ IN.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16

In Cagwin & Noteware's window
are exhibited the prizes for the
Ladies' Tournament. The first is a
SIS gold watch, the second an op-
era glass, and the third fan. All
are very elegant, and worth con-
tending for.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
Death of l.. HI. Miller.

Some months ago Ledlie H. Mil
Ter, a young man Is years of age
came to Shaw's Springs from Mono
Lake for his health. He was after
wards taken with typhord fever and
after an illness of five weeks died
yesterday afternoon at four O'Clock
at the St. Charles Hotel.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16

Professor Hume and Mrs. Eddy,
the famous mediums, will give .
seance at the Opera House on Sum
day evening. The Comstockers who
have Witnessed their performance
say that itborders on the marvellous.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
Robbery at Genoa.

Sheriff Williams, of Genoa, was
in the city yesterday, hunting for a
man who the day before had rob-
bed P. v. Lundergreen, of Douglas,
of a coat and $3.50 in gold coin.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
Fresh Pasture.

Alfalfa fields just opened. Per-
sons having stock to pasture, will
give me a call.
w. M. LITTLE.
Carson, Sept. 2. Wv
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
when she was Child, she cried for Caston4A
When the became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castori
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16

Fair alludes to the Nevada
Bank as "the kindergarten school
Of banking"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-09-16
ArOC'K

ArOCK
Ophir-6s
Mexican. 3 %
1ould & Curry-3 80
Con. Cal. & Va.-16s
Savage-5s
Chollar 4 80
Hale & Norcross-3 80
Grown Point Ga
Belcher-5
Seq. Belcher L 80
Exchequer-1 30
North Belle Isle Z
Yellow Jacket 81
Sierra Nevada-3 80
Nevada Queen %
Best & Belcher-4 80
Overman-l 05
Union-2 75
Scorplon-60c
Potosi-4 45
Benton-4 %
Bodice 50
Bullion so
Utah. 60
Justice-70c
Andes-1 20
Caledonla-45c
Bulwer-1 o.
Mono-1 ID
Baltimore-95c
ConSdence-6
Julia-50c
Alta 05
Peer less-l 45
Challenge 2 so
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-02
MADISON SQUARE BANK, % West Odd

I'VE s-NcwY York zee. H. lSSG-fhc Directors have this
day declared div idrd OF rrc CD cent out Of the
lnes 81 TIE past months payable January =: 1881 Trans
Ter books Will be closed from December - To Jaruar !.
LEW Il THOMPSON, Cashier.